30 Jan 2026: ADAMS BALLOON A55S — N/A — Durango, CO
Probable cause
The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Ground crew
The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.
— NTSB Determination